You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Essexshire Gate.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Essexshire Gate accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Essexshire Gate do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Essexshire Gate that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clgnvu21s0002mk0fqyxj6hjb">St. John’s Food Pantry</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Essexshire Gate for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Essexshire Gate - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Essexshire GateLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Stephen’s AME Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.62 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
1601 Old Eastern Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 686-9392
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Essex United Methodist Church, Food Pantry
16 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

1.29 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
- Wed, December 4th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
524 Maryland Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 686-2867
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hunger for Change
6 reviews
Unclaimed
9 minutes
average wait time

0.91 mi
Info
For pick-up, contact Marge
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
  Delivery may be available
Schedule
- Thu, December 5th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, January 2nd (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, February 6th (in 3 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
Location
99 Stemmers Run Road
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(443) 838-2126
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Essexshire Gate.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Clare's Catholic Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.3 mi
Info
Contact: Jeanette Suavez at 410 687-6011 Ext 111

Serves 21220 and 21221 zip codes only

Must have photo ID
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, December 3rd (next week)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, December 10th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
714 Myrth Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 687-6011
www.saintclare.moonfr uit.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
For Single Fathers Inc/ Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Inc
16 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 51 minutes
average wait time

1.32 mi
Info
Must arrive and get a number. They stop handing out numbers at 2pm.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, December 3rd (next week)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, December 10th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
155 Orville Road
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(443) 915-6449
www.lovethyneighborfoodpantry.us
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. John’s Food Pantry
10 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

1.45 mi
Info
Community dinner on the last Tuesday of each month.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–1:00 pm
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Call in advance for services
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–1:00 pm
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Call in advance for services
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 am
  every month on the last Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
518 Franklin Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 687-4621
www.stjohnsofessex.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Church of the Harbor
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.54 mi
Info
Contact: Bill Ledford and Russel Purkey

https://www.facebook.com/churchoftheharbor/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Sunday
  11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, December 4th (next week)
  11:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Sunday
Location
911 Mace Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 686-8499
https://churchoftheharbor.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army
5 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

1.75 mi
Info
Contact: Mavis Cutter

Available for families in Baltimore County; a delivery of groceries (1 weeks-worth each week) to senior citizens who are quarantined or self-quarantined and need groceries.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, December 19th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am
- Thu, January 16th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am
- Thu, February 20th (in 3 months)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
1400 Fuselage Avenue
Middle River, MD 21220
directions
Contact
(410) 682-2450
https://sa-md.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Victory Villa Baptist Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
14 minutes
average wait time

2.12 mi
Info
The Victory Villa food pantry is one of a few in the Middle River area, we average between 30-50 bags of groceries that we give out each month
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- Thu, December 19th (in 3 weeks)
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, January 16th (in 2 months)
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, February 20th (in 3 months)
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
75 Chandelle Road
Middle River, MD 21220
directions
Contact
(410) 686-0141
https://www.vvbcministries.com/vvbc-food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Middle River Baptist Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.42 mi
Info
Clothing closet is open on 2nd and 4th Saturday, 8:30am-11:30am.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, December 4th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, December 11th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
610 Middle River Road
Middle River, MD 21220
directions
Contact
(410) 686-8810
http://www.middleriver.org
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Essexshire Gate accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Essexshire Gate do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Essexshire Gate that’s open today: St. John’s Food Pantry
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Essexshire Gate for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.